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For this vehicle spotlight on the Kia, we’ll discuss the vehicle’s key features and who would be the ideal buyer.
Vehicle spotlight: Kia – Kia Soul
The Kia Soul has a lot of #1s! According to U.S. News & World Report rankings, the 2018 Kia Soul ranks #1 in:
- Compact cars
- Small cars
- Hatchbacks
The price is right
It’s also U.S. News & World Report’s winner for the 2018 Best Compact Car for the Money.
Why? It has one of the longest warranties in the class, a quality cabin, ample interior space, smart driving dynamics, and top-notch reliability.
Featuring the lowest price tag in the compact car class, with the Kia Soul you get great bang for your buck.
A smooth ride
In terms of performance, the 2018 Soul has four powertrain options. The Kia Soul feels comfortable and its suspension absorbs bumps.
Reliability
The Soul earned a predicted reliability rating of five from J.D. Power – the highest score possible to achieve. A five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty makes its warranties the longest in its class – and tells you all you need to know!
Safety
The 2018 Kia Soul has a five out of five safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, acing nine of eleven tests.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Kia Soul the highest possible score for almost every test. The Soul is a 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick+, the agency’s highest honor.
The Kia Soul’s advanced safety features are standard if you opt for a step above the base model. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert are also available.
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
Which Kia’s Right for Me?
The gasoline-powered 2018 Kia Soul comes in:
- Base model
- Plus (+)
- Exclaim (+)
- All-electric Soul EV
Ideal owner for the Kia Soul:
The Kia Soul is perfect for drivers looking for a good value. If you’re in the market for a hatchback or subcompact SUV, the Kia is an excellent choice. It’s a quality cabin with smooth handling!
Take a test drive
Think you’ve fallen in love? Ready to take a test drive? Stop by Thelen Auto Group to take it for a spin!
Links:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-jeep-wrangler-jl-in-depth-model-review
https://www.kia.com/us/en/vehicle/soul/2019
https://www.kia.com/us/en/vehicle/soul/2019/features
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/kia/soul
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.